Jan 09
It was cold and grey as the sun sank low in the sky and the weather matched my mood…Everywhere I looked the grass was grey brown and crispy dead, it seemed. The sky was that dark winter grey the trees stood stark and still lifeless against it. Drover and I finished our chores as the …
Jan 05
My words are a poor way to describe what I saw this evening as Drover and I went down to gather the sheep and put them up for the night. It was round 5:00 PM and the sun was sinking low over Steep Rock Mountain. The sky was grey and dark blue and heavy with …
Jan 05
Red in the morning sailor take warning …Red at night a sailor’s delight!
Jan 04
Hi Kay, Happy New Year! I hope things are good for you on the farm. Things are pretty good here. I wish you the best in the coming year. Beau is a Hattie Dallas puppy. He lives in Virgina. This was sent to me by Beau’s owner Carol. I thought you would appreciate this Beau …
Jan 01
I want to wish the Abilene Drover 2012 New Year’s Litter a Happy Birthday !!!! You all are ONE today! Boy do I remember your birthday!!!! Where on earth does the time go?!!!
Dec 31
As Drover and I made our way down the hill from the house to the sheep. In the distance was the tinkling of bells on the sheep as they happily ate grass. A “bah” now and then, soft on the light cold breeze. The sun had set behind Steep Rock Mountain, but it was still …
Dec 30
This afternoon, Montanna, Drover,Timber and I walked across the fresh wet brown grass that has been picked down by sheep and horses….As we made our way to the sheep pens.The sun was out, it was cold and the wind was tough. The sheep saw us from a distance and got all excited! They hoped I …
Dec 29
I grew up on a dairy farm, and the animals lived in or at the barn. Or they had special homes at the house or between the house and the barn. But NEVER IN the house we lived in … Today Montanna moved inside with us. She has become unsteady on her feet. Her joints …
